D. Gosbee

The accused pleaded guilty to trafficking in cocaine for commercial gain.

As a first-time offender with a strong employment history and family support, the court accepted a joint submission for a sentence of 2.5 years in custody on the trafficking count, with a concurrent 6-month sentence on another count.

DNA and weapons prohibition orders were also imposed.

The accused pled guilty to offences related to a marijuana grow operation, including theft of electricity and water.

The Crown sought a 2-3 year penitentiary sentence, while the defence sought a conditional sentence.

The court found that the accused had made full restitution, paid fines related to fire code violations, showed genuine remorse, and was not a danger to the community.

The court imposed a conditional sentence of 24 months less a day, including 240 hours of community service and house arrest, along with a DNA order, weapons prohibition, and forfeiture of grow equipment.